"It's hard to compare," he said during a news conference Monday at Bank of America Stadium.
Highly visible over the east corner of Bank of America Stadium, the lighting show is used during key moments of sporting events played there.
In 1996, the two schools met in Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium rather than on either school's home field.
They played at Bank of America Stadium and played their first game in 1995.
This was the game's second year at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
It will be located near Bank of America Stadium, home of the Carolina Panthers.
The 1998 and 1999 games were held at Bank of America Stadium, the Tar Heels won both games.
Ericsson Stadium, now called Bank of America Stadium, opened in summer 1996.
Bank of America Stadium does not serve as the primary home stadium for any college football team.
Though Bank of America Stadium is mostly used as a football facility, it has hosted events of all kinds throughout its history.